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The Boston native was known as the "master of malaprops" for intentionally misusing words and was a favorite of "Rat Pack" regulars Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, often appearing on Martin's televised roasts.
Los Angeles County Sunday reported 2,238 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths today, bringing the county's totals to 322,207 cases and 7,172 fatalities.
A little rain didn't stop Angelenos excited that Joe Biden was to become the 46th President of the United States. Cheers erupted all over Los Angeles moments after the announcement of the projection was made around 11:30am Saturday.
As of 4:25 p.m. Friday, Nithya Raman had received 52.46% of the vote compared to David Ryu's 47.54% — a difference of just under 6,000 votes.
Friday was the third consecutive day of new cases over 1,800, the second over 2,000 and the first time the number of new cases reached over 2,100 since mid-August.
A suspect who led police on a chase Friday on the runway of Van Nuys Airport was arrested and will undergo a mental health evaluation, officials said.
MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred issued a joint statement Friday with Turner and the Dodgers.
Several cities saw their heat records broken Thursday, including Long Beach, which hit a high of 95 degrees, breaking the previous record high of 93 in 2012.
The awards, which are determined by MLB coaches and managers, are given annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League.
A special blood drive will take place in the clubhouse of the exclusive Hollywood landmark Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The NBA Players Association reportedly voted Thursday night to approve a 2020 season tip-off date of Dec. 22. With this new start date, teams would open training camp on Dec. 1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 2,065 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 25 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 315,564 cases and 7,140 deaths.
Experts recommend taking a break from election coverage, focusing on what's happening now and getting some physical activity in to alleviate election anxiety.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 1,843 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 22 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 313,562 cases and 7,117 deaths.
Two Los Angeles City Council seats will be decided in Tuesday's election — one representing the Hollywood Hills and portions of the south San Fernando Valley and the other covering Koreatown and parts of downtown.
Mitchell's victory means the county board once referred to as "five little kings" will be run by five women for the first time in its history.
As of early Wednesday afternoon, Gascon held onto the lead with 53.77% of the vote over Lacey, who had received 46.23%% of the vote, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office.
The human remains recently found in Mexico are those of missing Los Angeles firefighter Francisco Aguilar, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson said Wednesday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will host a virtual town hall event Monday discussing steps being taken to protect children returning to school, the reopening process and school waivers.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the ordinance, which was proposed in response to "major setbacks" in July, according to Councilman Herb Wesson, the proposal's author.
The sheriff's department was out in force on election night, performing patrol checks at polling sites, transporting completed ballots to the registrar's office, and keeping Los Angeles County's 10 million residents and its 4,000 square miles safe.
The measure was approved by nearly 71% of voters, according to the preliminary results released Wednesday. An unknown number of ballots still need to be counted, but they are not expected to impact the results of the election.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce covered the star with plywood and guard rails Tuesday night, less than a week after it was vandalized again by a man who has taken out his ire on the star at least three times before, once with a pickax.
West posted pictures of himself at a polling place on Election Day.
About 40 people were arrested for blocking train tracks and failing to disperse.
A judge granted the City of Santa Monica's request for a preliminary injunction, prohibiting Waymo from operating lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the case moves to trial.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that one person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
The Burbank Police Department arrested a man accused of secretly taking photos of women at a store in the city's Empire Center.
A judge granted the City of Santa Monica's request for a preliminary injunction, prohibiting Waymo from operating lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the case moves to trial.
The ruling came after the fifth day of testimony detailed the final text messages sent between David Anthony Burke and Rivas.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA is one of the recipients, and the children selected for the free tickets will be able to attend flag football, making its Olympic debut in 2028, or swimming at the 2028 Stadium, the Rams' home venue.
A judge granted the City of Santa Monica's request for a preliminary injunction, prohibiting Waymo from operating lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the case moves to trial.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that one person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
The Burbank Police Department arrested a man accused of secretly taking photos of women at a store in the city's Empire Center.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
Orange County prosecutors said the 36-year-old man beat his mother to death with a hammer.
Two people were on board the plane, which reportedly suffered an engine issue after departing from John Wayne Airport.
The Newport Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end-of-summer beach party after hundreds of people were arrested at a similar gathering on July 4th.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck outside of the Riverside Medical Center on Monday morning when police were in pursuit of a suspect.
A 38-year-old Los Angeles County man was arrested for murder and driving under the influence causing injury after the three-car crash just outside of Temecula's wine country.
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is "stable but critical" after suffering a setback over the weekend, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, which has been caring for the beloved matriarch of Southern California's favorite avian family since she was found sick last weekend.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Mike Trout had his first four-hit game in more than five years, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a series sweep.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
LOVB LA is bringing pro women's volleyball to Los Angeles and just announced its roster with many players having local ties.
CBS LA partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to help students as the school year approaches.
Joy Benedict reports from Riverside, where she speaks with the wife of the 42-year-old Kaiser Permanente employee who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who was fleeing from police on Monday.
Jasmine Viel reports from West Hollywood, where neighbors are still demanding action after a pack of coyotes took over an unfinished condominium complex. They say that the property itself is the larger issue.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
